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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
I think you should take igofast along, while we do tease/lecture him about the way he drives, i'll bet he can do a perfect no tc/vsc launch from all his PRACTICE~. Seriously thou, take him with you.
I agree.I'm not afraid to admit that i drive 'the way i drive'. But anyways, i was kidding..I live in california and me driving to texas? NO WAY. Have Fun without me.

And also.. llamaboiz it's not actually 'we' its actually you and a couple other guys..HAHA

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M5 has 3.15 ratio rear dif gears, Is 350 has 4.08 ratio. That has to help the Lex' a little bit.
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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mike... i beat you by atleast a car everytime... we will measure out a 1/4 mile and video it next time!

also.. the street was almost 1/2 of a mile.. we were running on half of it.. so it was a little more than a 1/8 mile
bc i could get up to 90 mph.. but when i went to an 1/8 mile track in alabama i couldnt get over 82 mph

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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by igofast
And also.. llamaboiz it's not actually 'we' its actually you and a couple other guys..HAHA
Hehe its all good Its guys like you that keep me from getting 'called out' whenever i drive around cuz dey know... DEATH! DEATH TO ALL WHO OPPOSE US!!!
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Lextasy89
Hey guys..what do u guys think?? ..
Since you asked, I think it's meaningless. Street racing makes no sense to me.
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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that statement makes no sense to me.. explain yourself..

and by "what do you guys think?" i was asking how do you guys think i will do.. i could carelees if u like street racing on not
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Lextasy89
that statement makes no sense to me.. explain yourself..

and by "what do you guys think?" i was asking how do you guys think i will do.. i could carelees if u like street racing on not
Hopefully you'll understand this. Street racing is dangerous and people who have no way been involved in this activity have gotten badly hurt and even killed because someone had to prove that their car was the fastest. You have written on a public forum seeking encouragement to engage in a reckless activity (race other cars on public streets) and, in response, I have chosen to exercise my right as a member of this forum to politely express dissent.
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by LeslieRC
Since you asked, I think it's meaningless. Street racing makes no sense to me.
Originally Posted by Lextasy89
that statement makes no sense to me.. explain yourself..

and by "what do you guys think?" i was asking how do you guys think i will do.. i could carelees if u like street racing on not


fine! see what happens on the vid...i just need to better my launch. o and we need to find a new spot...the old one sucks now.
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by LeslieRC
Hopefully you'll understand this. Street racing is dangerous...
Your preaching to the choir you know... Lextasy89 said he was going to a safe deserted road in one of the previous posts, so trust his judgement and just enjoy the story.
Old Dec 31, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
Your preaching to the choir you know... Lextasy89 said he was going to a safe deserted road in one of the previous posts, so trust his judgement and just enjoy the story.
+1

we were in a spot where no one goes
Old Jan 1, 2008 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Buford
M5 has 3.15 ratio rear dif gears, Is 350 has 4.08 ratio. That has to help the Lex' a little bit.
There isn't anything meaningfull about comparing final drive ratios between different cars. For all we know, the M5 might have even lower total gearing to the ground.
Old Jan 1, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Gernby
There isn't anything meaningfull about comparing final drive ratios between different cars. For all we know, the M5 might have even lower total gearing to the ground.
Okay here you go
M5
1st 4.23-13.32
2nd 2.54-8.00
3rd 1.61-5.07
4th 1.23-3.87
5th 1.00-3.15
6th .83-2.61
IS350
1st 3.52-14.36
2nd 2.04-8.32
3rd1.40-5.71
4th 1.00-4.08
5th .78-2.94
6th .59 2.41

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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Irishman06
If you're really looking for some, I can think of a few, but you gotta go out to the boonies.

Yes! where? as long as it is relatively safe and cop free!
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Buford
Okay here you go
M5
1st 4.23-13.32
2nd 2.54-8.00
3rd 1.61-5.07
4th 1.23-3.87
5th 1.00-3.15
6th .83-2.61
IS350
1st 3.52-14.36
2nd 2.04-8.32
3rd1.40-5.71
4th 1.00-4.08
5th .78-2.94
6th .59 2.41
Cool. So the 4.08 gears that we have really aren't all that low after all. I wonder when someone will develop some other ring and pinion options for us...

BTW, were both of these cars running stock sized wheels / tires? If so, the M5 would gain back some of its gearing by having smaller diameter tires.
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 08:23 AM
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ya we were running stock sized tires... when i get new wheels i plan to get some 255/35/18.. or 255/30/19



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